Austria Flashcards

1
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What is the Pannonian Effect?

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climatic phenomenon that occurs in the Pannonian Basin, a large and relatively flat region in Central Europe. This basin encompasses parts of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania
The warm, sunny summers and cool nights can lead to the development of ripe and flavorful grapes.

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2
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Must weight KMW ° for Qualitätwein Kabinett

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17°

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3
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Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Spätlese

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19°

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4
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Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Auslese

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21°

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5
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Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Beerenauslese

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25°

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6
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Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Eiswein

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25°

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7
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Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Strohwein/Schilfwein

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25°

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8
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Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Ausbruch

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30°

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9
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Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Trockenbeerenauslese

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30°

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10
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Winegrowing regions of Austria

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Burgenland
Niederösterreich
Wien
Steiermark

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11
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DACs of Burgenland

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Eisenberg DAC
Leithaberg DAC
Neusiedlersee DAC
Rosalia DAC
Mittelburgenland DAC
Runter Ausbruch DAC

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12
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Eisenberg DAC

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Blaufränkisch

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13
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Leithaberg DAC

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White: Grüner Veltliner, Neuburger, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder (blends or varietal wines)
Red: Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt

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14
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Neusiedlersee DAC

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Red: Zweigelt must be the focus of the blend, varying amounts of other red grape varieties are accepted without restriction
Spätlese and Auslese: White Qualitätswein varieties including Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, and Chardonnay

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15
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Neusiedlersee DAC

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Reds: Blaufränkisch and/or Zweigelt with at least one comprising 85% of the blend

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16
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Mittelburgenland DAC

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Blaufränkisch

17
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Ausbruch DAC

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Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Muskateller, Grauburgunder, and Furmint

18
Q

DACs of Niederösterreich

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Wachau DAC
Kremstal DAC
Kamptal DAC
Traisental DAC
Wagram DAC
Weinviertel DAC
Carnuntum DAC
Thermenregion DAC

19
Q

Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Kremstal DAC

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Grüner Veltliner: “fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Riesling: “fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”

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Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Kamptal DAC

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Grüner Veltliner: “fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Riesling: “fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no dominant Botrytis note; no wood tone”

21
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Traisental DAC

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Grüner Veltliner: “fresh, fruity, spicy; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Riesling: “robust, good body, aromatic, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”

22
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Weinviertel DAC

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Grüner Veltliner: “ fruity, spicy, peppery; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Reserve & Grosse Reserve GV: “subtle botrytis and wood notes are acceptable”

23
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Authorized Grape Varieties for Ruster Carnuntum DAC

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White:
Grüner Veltliner
Weissburgunder
Chardonnay
Red:
Zweigelt
Blaufränkisch

24
Q

youngest DAC in Niederösterreich

A

Thermenregion (2023)

25
Q

oldest DAC in Niederösterreich

A

Weinviertel DAC (2002)

26
Q

DACs of Steiermark

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Südsteiermark DAC
Vulkanland Steiermark DAC
Weststeiermark DAC

27
Q

What is STK?

A

Steirische Terroir & Klassik Weingüter
founded in 2008, applies to Vulkandland Steiermark DAC and Südsteiermark DAC

28
Q

Vienna Wachau labeling terms

A

Steinfeder (11%)
Federspiel (11.5-12%)
Smaragd (12.5%)

29
Q

Explain “Schilcher”

A

Rosé from Weststeiermark, Blauer Wildbacher

30
Q

Explain the legal regulations for “Wiener Gemischter Satz”?

A

Field Blend, co-fermented, dry to off-dry

31
Q

What is the town of Rust famous for?

A

for its sweet wine called Ruster Ausbruch